Yobani
Every Yobani since 1983 — 780 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yobani
Yobani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,650 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 780 American babies have been named Yobani. Its peak came in 2008, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yobani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yobani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,650 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,209 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,729 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,958 |
| 2021 | 5 | #14,016 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,529 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #14,034 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,667 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,710 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,538 |
| 2014 | 12 | #7,036 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,460 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,527 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,235 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2,541 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,021 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2,577 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,563 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,282 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,277 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,669 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,408 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,802 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,300 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,990 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,566 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yobani in 2025?
Yobani ranked #10,650 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yobani?
780 babies have been named Yobani in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yobani most popular?
Yobani peaked in 2008, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Yobani a boy or girl name?
Yobani is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yobani rising or falling?
Yobani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.